Paeonia cathayana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cathayana
ID:
508408
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Y.Hong & K.Y.Pan
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 45: 286 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507740
Common Names
- Paeonia cathayana
- Chinese Peony
- Cathay Peony
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- Paeonia yinpingmudan henanensis B.A.Shen [invalid]
Description
Paeonia cathayana (also called Chinese Peony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Paeoniaceae. It is native to China and is found in grasslands and rocky areas. It is an herbaceous perennial with large, fragrant flowers that are typically pink or white.
Uses & Benefits
Paeonia cathayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paeonia cathayana is a large, white flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, light green plants with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paeonia cathayana can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Paeonia cathayana
Paeonia cathayana is native to China.
Paeonia cathayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paeonia cathayana?
Paeonia cathayana
What are the common names of Paeonia cathayana?
Cathay peony
What is the natural habitat of Paeonia cathayana?
Grasslands and scrublands in China
Species in the Paeonia genus
Paeonia intermedia, Paeonia jishanensis, Paeonia kesrouanensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Paeonia mairei, Paeonia ludlowii, Paeonia mascula, Paeonia baokangensis, Paeonia brownii, Paeonia californica, Paeonia cambessedesii, Paeonia broteri, Paeonia algeriensis, Paeonia arietina, Paeonia clusii, Paeonia anomala, Paeonia delavayi, Paeonia emodi, Paeonia daurica, Paeonia coriacea, Paeonia corsica, Paeonia decomposita, Paeonia tenuifolia, Paeonia saundersii, Paeonia sterniana, Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeonia yananensis, Paeonia officinalis, Paeonia ostii, Paeonia obovata, Paeonia rockii, Paeonia parnassica, Paeonia peregrina, Paeonia qiui, Paeonia saueri, Paeonia cathayana, Paeonia maleevii, Paeonia kayae, Paeonia sandrae, Paeonia wendelboi,
Species in the Paeoniaceae family
Paeonia intermedia, Paeonia jishanensis, Paeonia kesrouanensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Paeonia mairei, Paeonia ludlowii, Paeonia mascula, Paeonia baokangensis, Paeonia brownii, Paeonia californica, Paeonia cambessedesii, Paeonia broteri, Paeonia algeriensis, Paeonia arietina, Paeonia clusii, Paeonia anomala, Paeonia delavayi, Paeonia emodi, Paeonia daurica, Paeonia coriacea, Paeonia corsica, Paeonia decomposita, Paeonia tenuifolia, Paeonia saundersii, Paeonia sterniana, Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeonia yananensis, Paeonia officinalis, Paeonia ostii, Paeonia obovata, Paeonia rockii, Paeonia parnassica, Paeonia peregrina, Paeonia qiui, Paeonia saueri, Paeonia cathayana, Paeonia maleevii, Paeonia kayae, Paeonia sandrae, Paeonia wendelboi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2605099: Based on the initial data import
Kai Yu Pan (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Y.Pan' in the authors string.
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.